People and their Pets

People and Their Pets – The Dillon Family with Stormy

STORMY the goat, pictured with baby Sophie and her dad Brayden Dillon has been with the Dillon family for three years. At six years old, Stormy enjoys hanging out with the other animals, particularly the dogs. “I feel like she might think she’s a dog at this point,” Brayden said.

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Interact Club returns to Beaudesert

THE Beaudesert and Scenic Rim Sunrise rotary clubs have banded together to promote a new interact club. The club, involving students from Beaudesert State High School, has been in recess for more than six years. When rotary member David Kenny received a call from Beaudesert SHS Principal Damien Burke, he […]

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Alexandria Bailey – Training dogs for the better

GETTING a dog to obey commands is not just important for the owners, it’s also vital for the health of the dog. That’s the sound advice handed out by Beaudesert’s Alexandria Bailey who says getting your dog to sit, listen and obey is not a difficult process. Growing up in country […]

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Big top comes to Beaudesert

THE circus has come and gone from Beaudesert, but the locals who packed the Big Top during its short three-day stay are sure to be eager to see Ashton Circus return. From watching blindfolded knife throwing to the dare-devil motor-bike riding in the ‘Globe of Death’, the circus had locals […]

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Showgirls dancing through time

CELEBRATING the efforts of Showgirls and Rural Ambassadors was the theme celebrated at the Tamrookum Memorial Hall’s annual ball earlier this month. The old-time dance titled ‘Showcasing Showgirls’ saw more than 100 people dress up for the Hall’s biggest night of the year.  Locals did the soft shoe shuffle until […]

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Beauy Pool open to the end of April

A DECISION to keep Beaudesert Pool open until the end of April is bringing joy to locals. Many pool users have been eager for an extension and Pool Lease Holder Mick Kajewski is excited to meet community needs. “It’s an opportunity for the residents to utilise the pool and hopefully […]

Typhoon le Garde
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Typhoon’s aims for a gong 

HARD work and community spirit has reaped a reward for Typhoon le Garde after he was named as a finalist for two categories in the 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards. The two categories are Leadership and Connecting Communities. At just 16, Typhoon has never been afraid to put his hand up […]

June Costello
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The arts return to Beaudesert

HANDMADE treasures decorated the Centre at the third biennial Quilt, Pottery and Craft Show in Beaudesert last month. Cancer Council Queensland organised entries from various local quilters, potters and craftspeople with more than 300 people attending over the weekend. Guests voted on their favourite entries for the ‘People’s Choice’ awards. […]

Lauren Crocker with Jasper
People and their Pets

People and Their Pets – Lauren Crocker and Jasper

CHOCOLATE point ragdoll Jasper has been Lauren Crocker’s most valued companion for almost two years.  As her support animal, he looks after Lauren and even cheers for her on the sidelines of her Kokoda challenges.  “He’s my best buddy. He’s the best thing that’s happened to me – other than […]

Danielle Vermeulen
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Danielle Vermeulen – Reimagining the future

NOTHING is impossible for Danielle Vermeulen. From a school bus driver to dog groomer, Danielle has never shyed away from a challenge and has given her all to build a connection with her community. Being a native Nederlander, Danielle moved to Australia in 2013 after her husband secured a job […]